SMPTE 395M-2003

The metadata groups registry structure defined in this standard covers the use of metadata for all types of essence (picture, sound, data, in their various forms). Applications of individual registry entries will vary but, when used, shall conform to the definitions and formats in this metadata groups registry structure standard. The metadata groups registry defines groups of metadata elements for the exchange of information in all kinds of groups (sets and packs) defined by SMPTE 336M, clause 5. This standard and the metadata groups registry shall be used together as a pair ¿ neither shall be used in isolation.